Forward Thinking: Next Generation Library Systems

 

 

Attend this session to discover some of the exciting features emerging in the next generation library solutions to create social interest groups, engage students and facilitate academic excellence.

 

The Universal Server from Softlink delivers a flexible range of OPAC enrichment options, including interactive ‘Meet the Author’ and Accelerated Reading programs. Students can rate books, compete in literacy quizzes or identify readers with common interests from around the world - all via the Oliver OPAC.

The OPAC, or the ‘window’ to your library system and the world of learning has critical influence upon the way students use your library and their academic achievements.

 

Come to this session to see how unique features in the Next Generation OPAC from Softlink opens students to a world of information and directly support teaching, literacy and learning.

 

Including a personal student portal and integration with the Virtual Learning Environment, see how the Next Generation OPAC works to facilitate literacy and learning for students of any computer skill level, learning strength, or cultural background.

 

Attend this session to see flexible customisation and Web 2.0 features that open a world of information to individual students and facilitate an active learning community across school campus.

 

Presented by Softlink’s International Marketing Director, Chris McPhee, the workshop will conclude with an open “Question & Answer” session for existing Softlink customers and conference delegates alike.

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 Audience:  Suited for existing Oliver Users and those interested in forward-thinking library solutions.

 

 

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Presenter:

 

Chris McPhee

Softlink International

Director of Marketing

 

Chris McPhee has a diverse career history in the library and information management industry – including eight years in various roles at Softlink, Australia’s leading provider for school libraries.

 

During his time at Softlink, Chris has met many school librarians, teachers and principals in US, UK and the Asia Pacific regions to investigate how Softlink can help them to satisfy needs and overcome challenges they commonly face in library and information management.

 

With a Bachelor of Technology with Honours from Massey University in New Zealand, Chris regularly presents at prestigious school, library and information management events around the world.

Chris McPhee has a diverse career history in the library and information management industry – including eight years in various roles at Softlink, Australia’s leading provider for school libraries.

 

During his time at Softlink, Chris has met many school librarians, teachers and principals in US, UK and the Asia Pacific regions to investigate how Softlink can help them to satisfy needs and overcome challenges they commonly face in library and information management.

 

With a Bachelor of Technology with Honours from Massey University in New Zealand, Chris regularly presents at prestigious school, library and information management events around the world.

 

 

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Audiovisual requirements:  Data Projector.

 

 

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